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Woman beaten to death - femicide rates in Italy reach high levels

Italian Justice Minister sends in inspectors over case of woman killed by ex

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Marta Cartabia is sending in inspectors to see whether prompt and appropriate action had been taken in the case of a woman beaten to death in Bologna on Wednesday.

Oksana Lyniv, first woman head of Italian Opera House. Editorial credit: Oleh Dubyna / Shutterstock.com

Bologna is first to have woman head up Italian opera house

January 3, 2022August 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Teatro Communale di Bologna (Bologna Communal Theatre) is the first Italian Opera House to employ a woman as its Music Director. Oksana Lyniv said she was surprised to learn she was making history after receiving the offer.

Bologna Porticoes at Piazza Cavour . Author: Giorgio Bianchi Copyright: © Giorgio Bianchi – Comune di Bologna

Bologna’s historic porticoes added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the inclusion of Bologna’s porticoes on the World Heritage List yesterday. They join Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles as new entrants.

Padua fresco cycles nominated for UNESCO Heritage status. Image: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO considers Italy’s nominated Heritage Sites and the future of Venice lagoon

July 18, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO is holding the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee from 16 to 31 July in China. Up for consideration are two Italy nominations to join the World Heritage List. Also under consideration is whether Venice and its lagoon should join the endangered list.